Saving energy is a powerful way to conserve resources and reduce our environmental impact. The below tips, from everyday actions to improvements you can make if you own your own home, provide a range of simple ways to be conscious of and cut back on your own daily energy use.

Students

If you live in a residence hall, there are lots of everyday choices you can make to reduce your energy impact:

Turn off lights when you leave a room

Plug all your appliances into a power strip so you can turn them off all at once

Use compact florescent light bulbs (recyclable in the Sustainability Office)

Use cold water to do laundry and only wash and dry full loads

Use a drying rack instead of a dryer

Take shorter showers

Consider how much you need each appliance in your room

Avoid leaving dorm windows open for a long time, especially when the heat is on

Put on sweaters and turn down the thermostat, especially when you’re not around